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Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 42

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

Congress blocks DOE rule on appliance energy labels, certification, and enforcement rules

Signed Into Law

This legislation has been enacted.

Legislative Progress

House

222203

Senate
President
Law

Key Points

EnergyConsumer Protection

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(6)
Small Business Owner
Neutral
Gig Worker
Neutral
Housing Assistance
Neutral
Homeowner
Neutral
Renter
Neutral
Federal Employee
Neutral

Milestones

8 milestones22 actions
May 9, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

May 9, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

May 6, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

May 1, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Vote Results

3 votes
HousePassedPassageMar 5, 2025

On Passage

222
203
Democrat
7203 · 4
Republican
2150 · 3
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SenatePassedProceduralApr 29, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

52
46
Democrat
044 · 1
Republican
520 · 1
Independent
02
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SenatePassedApr 30, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

52
46
Democrat
044 · 1
Republican
520 · 1
Independent
02
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

Bill NumberHJRES 42
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-8.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(6)
R: 6

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